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Unusual Attractions in Rotterdam

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Cube House

These slanted cubic abodes are a creative if odd solution to a zoning pickle.

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Trompenburg Arboretum

A true Valhalla for cactus and succulent lovers.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

The Giant Of Rotterdam

A statue of the second-tallest Dutchman in history.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Floating Farm

The world's first floating farm is staffed by one human, three robots, and 35 cows.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

The Luchtsingel

Built by crowdsourcing, this wooden foot bridge saved a part of Rotterdam that was languishing in wait of city funding.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

The BMW

A dramatic art installation features a BMW flying out of a building in Rotterdam.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Het Badkonijn

A giant floating rubber duck-bunny painted with a different design every year.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Tovertunnel (Magic Tunnel)

This colorfully-painted tunnel links two distinct parts of a historic neighborhood.

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Floating Farm

The world's first floating farm is staffed by one human, three robots, and 35 cows.

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West Kruiskade Teapot

A huge image of a teapot lights up a home for the elderly.

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